Austria
United States
United States visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at german.austria.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Austria
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- Consulate of the United States in Vienna
Parkring 12a, 1010 Wien
US visas issued to citizens of Austria
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,788 | 2,647 |
| Student (F, M) | 517 | 522 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,333 | 1,302 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,324 | 1,237 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 774 | 828 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 596 | 481 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 32 | 14 |
| Total | 7,364 | 7,031 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | – | 8.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,031 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Austria, the 100th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 38%, exchange visitor visas 19% and work and treaty visas 18%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (7,364).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Austria received 2,573, 5% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.9% for citizens of Austria in fiscal year 2025. The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Austria anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Austria.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Austria
United StatesAustria Visa-free, 90 days Austria visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Austria to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in the United States
Austrian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Austrian citizens apply
Austrian citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Austrian citizens
Mexico admits Austrian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Austria
Austria admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in the United States?
Austrian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Austrian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Austrian citizens need an ETA for the United States.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.